Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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xboxera.com Tech ·
'Stop Killing Games' Initiative Marks 721K Signatures Ahead of 31st July Deadline
With a month left to go, Ross Scott's 'Stop Killing Games' campaign and European Citizens' Initiative has amassed 721K signatures as of this article's
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose massive ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90
In a tearful 1988 sermon, he wept and apologized, telling parishioners across the nation, "I have sinned against you."
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npr.org Top stories ·
How Trump's immigration crackdown is sweeping up longtime residents and workers
Jacob Soboroff of NBC News says the Trump administration promised to deport the "worst of the worst" criminal immigrants, but is now detaining undocumented workers with no serious criminal record.
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cityandstateny.com Top stories ·
Here’s how Zohran Mamdani’s 50K-strong volunteer army pulled it off
An interview with Tascha Van Auken, field director for Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Bryan Kohberger expected to plead guilty at hearing in Idaho college student murders
Follow live updates as Bryan Kohberger appears in court to plead guilty in the Idaho student murders, potentially avoiding a death penalty trial next month.
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searchenginejournal.com Tech ·
Study: Google AI Mode Shows 91% URL Change Across Repeat Searches
A study finds Google’s AI Mode returns different URLs 91% of the time for the same query, offering insight into how sources are chosen.
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sportsnet.ca Top stories ·
NHL's top 10 UFAs still available: Latest buzz
As the dust settles on Day 1 of NHL free agency, Sportsnet's Luke Fox breaks down the top players still available.
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dw.com Top stories ·
Iran orders suspension of cooperation with UN nuclear agency – DW – 07/02/2025
Iran's president has approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). It comes weeks after US and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran's nuclear facilities.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Hamas 'serious' about reaching ceasefire agreement but insists on long-standing demands
Hamas official said Wednesday the group is ready for a "complete end to the war" after President Donald Trump announced a 60-day proposal, including partial Israeli withdrawal and hostage releases.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Republicans scramble to corral support for Trump megabill ahead of House vote
Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump are working to win over holdouts after the Senate passed the massive tax cut and spending package.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Apple Intelligence with less ‘Apple’? Why that might be the exact right move - 9to5Mac
Apple’s AI struggles might have a surprising solution, per a new report that the company could power Siri with OpenAI or Anthropic’s tech.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Heathrow considering legal action against National Grid over fire
Heathrow says it is considering legal action against National Grid following a report into a fire which led the airport to close.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy
Del Monte Foods, the canned vegetables company, said it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and secured financing to continue operations during restructuring.
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investopedia.com Top stories ·
New Intel CEO Tan Considers Costly Manufacturing Changes, Report Says
Intel's new CEO Lip-Bu Tan is considering a shift in the manufacturer's contract chip-making business, a change that could cost Intel billions, according to Reuters.
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foxla.com Top stories ·
150 National Guard troops pulled from LA, will return to firefighting duties
Less than a month after thousands of National Guard troops were deployed to LA, the Dept. of Defense said 150 troops will be released from their duties in LA. Gov. Newsom responded by saying 'now send the rest home."
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Inside 'Alligator Alcatraz': The new migrant detention facility erected at an abandoned Everglades airport
President Donald Trump visits "Alligator Alcatraz," a new detention facility in the Florida Everglades surrounded by alligators and pythons, set to house up to 5,000 migrants.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Cassie reacts to shocking Diddy verdict after rapper convicted of prostitution charges
“We’re pleased that he’s finally been held responsible for two federal crimes,” singer Casandra “Cassir” Ventura’s lawyer told reporters outside the courth…
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polygon.com Tech ·
Xbox VR might be my handheld of choice
The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition shows a lot of potential as a Game Pass machine
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iPadOS 26 has turned the iPad Mini into a powerhouse - 9to5Mac
Can the new iPadOS 26 finally turn the iPad Mini 7 into a true portable powerhouse for productivity, multitasking, and more?
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump announces Vietnam trade deal, 20% tariff on its imports to U.S.
President Donald Trump said the United States has struck a trade deal with Vietnam.
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usmagazine.com Top stories ·
Sean Combs' Courtroom Reaction After Sex Trafficking Verdict
Inside Sean 'Diddy' Combs' courtroom reaction to his sex trafficking case verdict
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Lululemon files lawsuit against Costco, claims company selling 'dupes' of products
Lululemon has filed a lawsuit against Costco that accuses the wholesale club operator of selling lower-priced duplicates of some of its popular athleisure clothing
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variety.com Top stories ·
Microsoft to Lay Off Thousands; Xbox Chief Says Gaming Division Cuts Will Remove ‘Layers of Management’
Microsoft is set to layoff thousands of employees worldwide Wednesday, including some in the Microsoft Gaming division.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down state's 1849 near-total abortion ban
Abortion providers in the state resumed the procedure in 2023 after a judge ruled that the 176-year-old ban was superseded by a more recent law.
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windowscentral.com Top stories ·
Microsoft continues Xbox layoffs, with jobs cut at King and ZeniMax Media — read Phil Spencer's note to staff
King and ZeniMax Media, two of the subsidiaries at Microsoft Gaming, are being hit with layoffs.
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ign.com Tech ·
Amazon Confirms Kindle Deals Are Happening for Prime Day 2025 - IGN
Up to 25% off.
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engadget.com Tech ·
Prime Day deals include the Apple Watch Series 10 for $100 off
The Apple Watch Series 10 is $100 off, the lowest we've ever seen it.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Iran hardens stance against IAEA and its chief in wake of US-Israel attacks
Tehran has rejected request for Rafael Grossi to visit nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and US during conflict.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Google makes it easier to let friends and kids control your smart home
Google is simplifying the process of adding kids to the Home app, too.
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Australia cancels rapper Ye's visa over 'Heil Hitler' release
A government minister says Ye, the U_S_ rapper formerly known as Kanye West, has recently been stripped of an Australian visa after he released his single “Heil Hitler.”
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npr.org Top stories ·
Wisconsin's 1849 law does not ban abortion, the state Supreme Court rules
After years of litigation following the Dobbs decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court justices, with their liberal majority, ruled that the state's 176-year-old law does not ban abortion in the state.
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Bryan Kohberger due in court today to plead guilty in Idaho college killings, sparing him death penalty
Bryan Kohberger is expected on Wednesday to plead guilty to all counts in the killings of four University of Idaho students.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Sean 'Diddy' Combs verdict live updates: Jury convicts Combs of 2 counts in sex trafficking trial
Follow the latest news and live coverage of Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. The jury is deliberating again after reaching partial verdict.
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vox.com Top stories ·
The One Big Beautiful Bill is one big disaster for AI
A bill that will give China the lead in the race for advanced AI.
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wishtv.com Top stories ·
Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering
Jury reaches verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial. Verdict yet to be announced. Charges include racketeering and transporting sex workers.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Alaska Republican senator stares down reporter after casting yes vote on Trump's tax bill
Sen. Lisa Murkowski stared down a reporter in a tense exchange that went viral online.
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calmatters.org Top stories ·
California schools are scrambling as Trump administration withholds almost $811 million
Congress already approved the education funding, which pays for migrant education, after school programs and other services.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Johnson to quell internal House Republican revolt over Senate changes to Trump’s tax bill – live updates
House vote expected to be tight after so-called ‘big beautiful bill’ cleared the Senate by the narrowest of margins with JD Vance breaking a tie
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petage.com Top stories ·
Spotlight on Petmate US Based Global Leader in Pet Supplies Pet Age
Pet Age recently spoke with Paul Tonnesen, CEO of Petmate, to learn more about the global leader in pet supplies. The brand s history is a quintessential story of American made design and craftsmanship Q Tell me about Petmate and why Made in USA manufacturing has been so essential to the company s success. A To understand
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial live updates: jury reaches verdict
Jury of eight men and four women began deliberations on Monday after seven weeks of testimony
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Iran president signs law suspending cooperation with IAEA
Iran is also considering an entry ban on IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, after rejecting his request to visit nuclear sites.
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tpr.org Top stories ·
Texas Rep. Chip Roy calls GOP megabill 'garbage' and casts doubt on passage by July 4
Roy blasted Senators for increasing deficit spending to pay for tax cuts.
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forbes.com Tech ·
Destiny 2’s Kepler And Portal Have Some Big Issues, It Seems
So far, Edge of Fate and the Frontiers era does not seem like it’s going to attract lapsed and new players like it wants to.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Apple Has Reportedly Halted Foldable iPad Development, Likely Due To Manufacturing Difficulties; Lack Of Sufficient Demand For Tablets And Potentially Expensive Price Also Leading Factors
A report claims that the development on the foldable iPad has been stopped due to production problems and the general lack of demand for tablets
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click2houston.com Top stories ·
A look at the charges and potential sentencing Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces in his sex trafficking trial
Jorors are resuming deliberations in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial a day after reaching a verdict on all but the most complicated of the five counts against the hip-hop mogul: racketeering conspiracy.
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polygon.com Tech ·
Rockstar breathes new life into Red Dead Online with zombies, robots, and other ‘Strange Tales’
Urban legends come to life in Red Dead Online’s latest update
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
House Republicans race to pass Trump's megabill amid GOP divisions
Speaker Mike Johnson can lose just three members' votes and still pass the bill in a party-line vote. But more than a dozen Republicans are currently "no's."
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Photos show Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's relationship before their feud reignited
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news.sky.com Top stories ·
Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate - but how is a successor chosen and why is it controversial?
The Dalai Lama marked his 90th birthday by making his succession plans clear. But there could end up being rival spiritual leaders - one appointed by Beijing, and one by senior monks loyal to the current Dalai Lama.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
House convenes to take up Trump's "big, beautiful bill" after Senate passage
Republicans can likely only afford to lose three votes, and several GOP critics have threatened to sink the bill.